Liquids Cryogenic Hardware Design Engineer III - Lunar Permanence
About The Position
At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin’s Blue Moon landers and related products. To further Blue Origin's mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface. As part of a hardworking team of specialists, technicians, and engineers you will work to design, analyze, build, test, integrate, and operate fluids and propulsion subsystems for Lunar landers. Blue Origin's Lunar Transporter team is building the spacecraft that will deliver cargo and crew to the Moon—opening an entirely new frontier for commerce, science, and exploration. We're seeking an experienced Liquids Cryogenic Hardware Design Engineer to design the fluid systems that power this revolution. The Lunar Transporter demands uncompromising reliability in extreme environments. Your cryogenic systems will operate in deep space, lunar orbit, and on the lunar surface. You'll own the complete lifecycle of mission-critical hardware that directly enables lunar logistics and human exploration. This isn't incremental work—it's foundational technology for a new economy.
Requirements
- B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field
- 8+ years designing aerospace propulsion and cryogenic fluid systems, including piping architecture
- Deep expertise in cryogenic components (valves, regulators, pumps) and system design
- Proficiency in structural and fluid FEA (ANSYS), thermal analysis, and Creo/ProEngineer
- Expertise creating and interpreting P&IDs and fabrication drawings
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree (Master's or Ph.D.)
- Hands-on cryogenics experience
- Experience with space systems or extreme environment applications
- Mastery of Windchill and ProPiping
- Knowledge of ASME Y14.5 GD&T standards
- Familiarity with piping fabrication methods, welding, and installation best practices
- Non-linear FEA analysis experience
Responsibilities
- Lead component requirement definition for lunar-specific environments, negotiate critical interfaces, and evaluate both in-house and vendor solutions through rigorous first-order analysis
- Present detailed component designs to cross-functional teams, defend technical decisions, and collaborate across lunar vehicle systems
- Partner with suppliers to source optimal materials and components optimized for lunar transporter missions
- From design refinement through build, test, and delivery—watch your components launch toward the Moon
- Generate engineering drawings, P&IDs, and verification packages that meet lunar mission standards
- Conduct structural and fluid analyses using industry-leading tools (ANSYS, Thermal Desktop, Creo/ProEngineer) in the lunar thermal and vacuum environment
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Short and long-term disability
- 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%
- Education Support Program
- Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
- Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours
- Up to 14 company-paid holidays
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
